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The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum

Music: Jazz & Blues: Jazz

Jamie Cullum showcases his love of jazz, featuring live sessions and special guests

Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to its future. Featuring live sessions and guests from around the world

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The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum: Avishai Cohen interview

Music: Jazz & Blues

Avishai Cohen interview

15/01/2013

BBC Radio 2 - The Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum, Avishai Cohen interview

Jamie interviews bassist and composer Avishai Cohen, discussing the influences in his work

Jamie interviews the bassist and composer Avishai Cohen, discussing the range of influences in Avishai's work, from his birthplace in Israel to his formative musical years.

This week, Jamie meets the bassist and composer Avishai Cohen. 

They discuss the range of influences in Avishai's work, from his birthplace in Israel to his formative musical years in the jazz scene of New York City, where he was discovered by Chick Corea.

The pair also talk about Avishai's new project for 2013, Avishai Cohen With Strings, which we hear for the very first time.

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